Ross-shire

MBEs also went to stonemason Alan Horsfield, who was honoured for services to St Paul's Cathedral, Welsh caretaker Robert Owen, who was recognised for services to the community in Holyhead, Anglesey, and Mary Watt, who was rewarded for services to highland dance teaching in Ross-shire, Scotland.

New Year honours: Recognition for unsung heroes in the public sector 2011

The complaint also details the threats posed by salmon farming to two existing special areas: Little Gruinard, in north-west Ross-shire, and Loch Langavat on the Isle of Lewis.

Scotland's wild salmon face 'calamity' from trade deal with China 2011

Mary Rose Watt, for serv Highland dance teaching in Ross-shire.

New Year honours: the full list 2011

The drive to Ross-shire took McAllister a good hour and a half through the dark.

A Small Death in the Great Glen A. D. Scott 2010

The police here have the added problem of searching in Ross-shire, in a different jurisdiction.

A Small Death in the Great Glen A. D. Scott 2010

Awarded a silver medal at the British Cheese Awards 2004, this firm, creamy blue cheese is made by Ruraidh Stone (pronounced Rory) of Highland Fine Cheeses in Ross-shire.

Claire Thomas: Adventures With the Stinky Cheese Man: Andrew From Andrew's Cheese Shop 2010

The Summer Isles HotelAchiltibuie, Ross-shire 01854 622 282; summerisleshotel. co.uk

The 20 best places to eat in Britain this summer 2010

Don had heard that Jimmy McPhee was in Ross-shire, arranging the wedding of the eldest brother, Keith.

A Small Death in the Great Glen A. D. Scott 2010

The Seaforth Ullapool, Ross-shire 01854 612 122; theseaforth. com

The 20 best places to eat in Britain this summer 2010

Awarded a silver medal at the British Cheese Awards 2004, this firm, creamy blue cheese is made by Ruraidh Stone (pronounced Rory) of Highland Fine Cheeses in Ross-shire.

Adventures With the Stinky Cheese Man: Andrew From Andrew's Cheese Shop 2010